WANTZ has raised over 1.2 million for Queensland charities over the last 10 years - not a shabby effort by any means!

And our signature event is always our intimate dinner held at Restaurant II in Brisbane each year

You know that Superstar tea cosy has spent the last week trying to cajole an invite out of me for this signature event

I think it started when she saw a photo of Superstar Chef David Pugh - She obviously saw a kindred spirit in their shared Superstar status

So it really was not a surprise to me when I discovered her (changed into her formal tea cosy reserved soley for special or black tie occasions) amongst all my paraphernalia when I arrived at the restaurant

She quickly cosied herself with the champagne on ice

She was brazen enough to charge in and demand a selfie with the man of the moment himself

She hassled his kitchen staff right in the heart of the busy period

and, right after they threw her out, she settled for fraternising with the auction and raffle prizes (how gorgeous is this Mercedes car!)

Until the marvellous Swing Central Big Band arrived - and she was quick to join them in their warm up

and they really were given no choice but to embrace her as a potential support act

Thank goodness at that juncture, the guests arrived!

The room looked perfect

in case you have not already deduced, Jennifer Mendez was there to capture the shots so beautifully

This is the view which greeted arriving guests - so chic!

The media hungry tea pot did not wait too long to demand a bestie shot and she chose the youngest of our guests as her target - thanks Millie!

Lucky for her, the crème de la crème of media savvy social commentators, the U on Sunday's Damien Rossi and his beautiful friend M attended the evening and added a touch of glamour

Talking of glamour, this is my very favourite shot of the night

Far North, a magnificent cruising company, sent their beautiful Lisa to our event - their donated prize raised over $20K for our charity - Consider a True North cruise here - they are spectacular! And we were so very grateful for their magnificent support.

Superstar tea cosy would not leave centre-stage, at one point reinventing herself as a drummer because she decided that perhaps a pop career was a distinct possibility!

It was a fabulous night we were able to purchase equipment on the wish lists of our chosen charity AEIOU and CHILD to the value of $163,277! We were over the moon!

As expressed by one of our more vivacious guests - the unstoppable Caitlin!

And if you want to sneak a peak at the wonderful evening - spend a few short minutes checking out this gorgeous video which Jennifer Mendez produced and to remember the true Gatsby spirit

Well done - what an amazing amount of money to raise! There's a lot of hard work that goes on behind the scenes, you've all done a really fabulous job. Looks very glam, and it's no wonder that superstar tea cosy wanted to get in on the action! xx

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This is the story of a unique Brisbane Heritage Home. The 19-bedroom house, constructed in 1864, was purchased in late 2012 in memory of my mother. It was the same story exactly 100 years ago when Mary Weinholt purchased the house in memory of her mother. Honouring her vision, my intention is to return Hanworth to its original glory and once again be part of the Brisbane community. Progress was interrupted on 19 March 2013 when an arsonist set fire to the new renovations, devastating 70% of the home. This is a story from the heart - about the Grand Lady, her caretaker (that is me HH), my family, team, friends, the renovators, supporters, community and the house that will become a home for many more women in the years to come. And of course Superstar Tea Cosy (STC) who has come along for the ride!